Dermira Takes in $35M in Funding to Enhance Pipeline

Privately held Dermira Inc. lifted its veil of silence, at least partially, to disclose $35 million in new funding. The infusion came in a Series B financing that included Japanese dermatology specialist Maruho Co. Ltd., of Osaka, and existing investors Bay City Capital, New Enterprise Associates and Canaan Partners as well as a "related transaction" that CEO Tom Wiggans coyly sidestepped.